Latitude and Longitude of Portugal
38° 43' 30.3" N, 9° 8' 59.3" W
Located in southwestern Europe, Portugal lies on the Iberian Peninsula, bordered by Spain to the east and north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. The geographic centroid of Portugal is approximately 38.73° N latitude and 9.15° W longitude, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere. Individuals often seek out coordinates in Portugal for various reasons, including navigation, mapping projects, and geocoding applications. Understanding these coordinates can assist in time-zone planning and locating specific regions or cities within the country for travel or research purposes.
Portugal Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 38.725090, -9.149800
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 38°43'30.3"N 9°8'59.3"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 38°43.505'N 9°8.988'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 29N 486979E 4286281N
- Geohash · base32 index
- eyckrc9mf
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8CCGPVG2+23P
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:38.725090,-9.149800
Major Cities in Portugal
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 38.725090 | -9.149800 | 517,802 |
| Porto | 41.148500 | -8.610970 | 252,687 |
| Braga | 41.551400 | -8.423110 | 193,324 |
| Amadora | 38.753820 | -9.230830 | 178,858 |
| Coimbra | 40.206860 | -8.419960 | 140,796 |
| Leiria | 39.743620 | -8.807050 | 128,640 |
| Setúbal | 38.524400 | -8.888200 | 118,166 |
| Funchal | 32.665680 | -16.925470 | 105,795 |
| Viseu | 40.661650 | -7.909050 | 103,502 |
| Queluz | 38.756570 | -9.254510 | 103,399 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent is Portugal located and how can I read its coordinates?
Portugal is situated in Europe. Its coordinates, 38.73° N and 9.15° W, indicate its latitude and longitude, respectively, with the first number representing the distance north of the Equator and the second indicating the distance west of the Prime Meridian.
What is Portugal's time zone and how does its longitude affect it?
Portugal primarily operates on Western European Time (WET), which is UTC+0, and observes Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) during daylight saving. Its longitudinal position influences its time zone, ensuring it aligns with neighboring regions.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Portugal using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Portugal, use the search functionality on the country page. Input the name of the city or region, and the site will provide the corresponding coordinates for precise navigation.